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Electrify America unveils its first application of megawatt-level energy storage

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Electrify America recently unveiled its first application of a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, building upon the company’s existing BESS installations at more than 150 stations across the US, including more than 100 installations in California.

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Hyundai offers 250 kWh of free fast charging to Kona and IONIQ with Electrify America

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250 kilowatt-hours equals about 1,000 miles of EPA-estimated driving range in a 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric or Ioniq Electric. The chargers utilize the fastest technology available today—providing speeds of up to 150kW and 350kW for capable vehicles—to help reduce the amount of time spent charging.

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Bi-fuel evolutions of the LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van; range extender engines run on LPG/biopropane and CNG/biomethane

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All of these fuels are available today and also offer 30-50% operating cost savings. Based on LEVC’s WLTP-based range figures of 64 miles using the battery and a further 319 miles using the 36 liter gasoline tank (i.e., CNG/biomethane tank installation in the payload area of the VN5.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

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Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging. ESS in the future.

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Electrify America has opened more than 500 EV charging stations to public; more than 2,200 ultra-fast chargers

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The chargers utilize the fastest technology available today—providing speeds of up to 150kW and 350kW—to help reduce the amount of time spent charging. Beyond the installation of charging stations, Electrify America is focused on innovating the overall EV charging experience.

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Lucid updates Air Grand Touring to boast its range with faster charging

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Tesla first installed the heat pump in the Model Y. The 2024 Air Grand Touring now delivers its 516 miles of range with the addition of a heat pump, something Lucid initially installed on the Sapphire configuration of the vehicle. .

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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford F-59 Model, electrifying delivery vans and food trucks

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There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by trained local dealers. Vehicle vouchers and incentives are available in many states. Lightning Electric is available for the Ford F-59 as part of Ford’s eQVM (Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers) program.